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Duke University · 1 week ago

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

Durham, NC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Duke University is a top medical school that prides itself on an inclusive community of learners and researchers. They are seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Neurosurgery to analyze single-cell datasets and lead independent research projects.

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Responsibilities

Analysis of single-cell transcriptomic and epigenomic datasets with the goal of identifying cell types that modulate GBM predisposition

Conceptualize, design, and lead independent research projects aligned with their interests and the broader goals of the project under Drs Ostrom and Patel’s mentorship

Qualification

Single-cell sequencing analysisComputational biologyBioinformaticsStatisticsGenetic epidemiologyNext generation sequencingMicrofluidic platforms

Required

Ph.D. in computational biology, bioinformatics, computer science, statistics, genetic epidemiology, or a related field

Expertise in analysis of single cell or spatial sequencing data

Preferred

Experience in analysis of bulk RNA and whole exome sequencing data

Experience in the generation of single cell sequencing data including preparation of high quality single cell/nucleus suspensions from patient tissue

Experience running droplet based microfluidic platforms (10X Genomics)

Experience in next generation sequencing library preparation

Company

Duke University

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Duke University is a private research university providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine and other disciplines.

Founded in 1838

Durham, North Carolina, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.duke.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$71.15M

Key Investors

North Carolina Biotechnology CenterUS Department of EnergyGlaucoma Research Foundation

2023-02-17Grant· $0.11M

2022-09-19Grant

2022-03-09Grant· $0.05M

Leadership Team

Barry Myers

Professor and Director

Dan Ariely

Professor

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